In the Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters Sunshine Coast (BBBS) always needs volunteers, but they are currently emphasizing just how much they need them right now. In fact, the mentoring agency currently needs 18 volunteers, and the need is an urgent one.

Our 45-day crossing to the southern hemisphere started in San Diego. We were travelling to Australia and New Zealand aboard the Holland American cruise ship, the Zaandam.

Not travelling far this month? Try Armchair Travel at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden, and visit Canada's Far North on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14, in the comfort of the Sparling Pavilion, 5941 Mason Rd.

Resident calls for school supplies to deliver to needy schools

Recent tsunami warnings in the Hawaiian Islands prompt warm memories of our last visit to Hilo, the Big Island's resilient little capital. Faithfully restored, Mission House illustrates early missionary life.

The Sunshine Coast Japan Disaster Relief Fund committee is pleased to update the community on how donations are being used in areas devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan.

Chase the January blues in an experiential workshop guided by Rev. Lynne McNaughton and Rev. Gerald Hobbs. The workshop will allow participants to journey on pilgrimage without leaving the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Hospice presented the annual Lighting the Memories ceremony at 2 p.m. on New Year's Day at Snickett Park in Sechelt. This event marked the conclusion of the Lights of Life program for this season.

Halfmoon Bay native Johnny Brynelsen was awarded a Book Prize for his skill and contribution in the Security Council at McGill University's Secondary Schools' United Nations Symposium (SSUNS) last weekend.

Some contend our public health care system is unsustainable and propose for-profit health care as the solution. It is a myth that medicare is unsustainable, but there are critical changes needed to improve Canada's health care system.